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Rulers of these princely states were given option by the British government either to join India, Pakistan or remain independent. However these states were advised to consider geographical location and religious trends of their respective states before accession to the either country. By 15th August most of these states announced their accession to either India or Pakistan except Kashmir, Hyderabad and Junagadh.
Kashmir
At the time of partition Kashmir was state with 71.7% of Muslim population. Its ruler was maharaja hari singh. Maharaja hari singh wanted a free state of Kasmir but large muslim population wanted to merge them with Pakistan. This cause a great anarchy in Kashmir and Maharaja signed a secret document and give Kashmir accession to india and flew to England.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad decan was the largest and richest state rule d by Muslim ruler Nizam who decided to remain independent. But pressure tactics began to be applied by Indian army and Mount batten. India attacked Hyderabad on 13th September 1948 and forcibly annexed this state to …show more content…
Stopping the flow of water by India caused heavy economic loss for Pakistan. Some time even Pakistan forced to purchase water from India. Dispute was finally settled when an agreement called Indus Basin treaty. The treaty was signed between Ayub Khan the president of Pakistan and Nehru the Indian Prime Minister on September 19, 1962. According to that agreement India was allocated the use of two Eastern Rivers namely Ravi and Sutlej whereas three western Rivers Indus, Jehlum and Chenab were given to Pakistan. To overcome the shortage of water World Bank, India and other friendly countries provided Pakistan financial assistance to construct two dams, five barrages and seven link canals
Division of military and financial assets
In order to embarrass Pakistan financially, india did a lot of dishonesty in the matters of Pakistan which were concerned with its benefits. Pakistan was promised to get Rs. 750 million but the Indian govt. refused to give. Pakistan received only 200 million Rupees. Pakistan also didn’t receive the due share of the military assets. This dishonest attitude put Pakistan into great difficulties.
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Kashmir
At the time of partition Kashmir was state with 71.7% of Muslim population. Its ruler was maharaja hari singh. Maharaja hari singh wanted a free state of Kasmir but large muslim population wanted to merge them with Pakistan. This cause a great anarchy in Kashmir and Maharaja signed a secret document and give Kashmir accession to india and flew to England.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad decan was the largest and richest state rule d by Muslim ruler Nizam who decided to remain independent. But pressure tactics began to be applied by Indian army and Mount batten. India attacked Hyderabad on 13th September 1948 and forcibly annexed this state to …show more content…
Stopping the flow of water by India caused heavy economic loss for Pakistan. Some time even Pakistan forced to purchase water from India. Dispute was finally settled when an agreement called Indus Basin treaty. The treaty was signed between Ayub Khan the president of Pakistan and Nehru the Indian Prime Minister on September 19, 1962. According to that agreement India was allocated the use of two Eastern Rivers namely Ravi and Sutlej whereas three western Rivers Indus, Jehlum and Chenab were given to Pakistan. To overcome the shortage of water World Bank, India and other friendly countries provided Pakistan financial assistance to construct two dams, five barrages and seven link canals
Division of military and financial assets
In order to embarrass Pakistan financially, india did a lot of dishonesty in the matters of Pakistan which were concerned with its benefits. Pakistan was promised to get Rs. 750 million but the Indian govt. refused to give. Pakistan received only 200 million Rupees. Pakistan also didn’t receive the due share of the military assets. This dishonest attitude put Pakistan into great difficulties.
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